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AI: Augmented inequality?
May 28, 2019
Governments need to take an active interest in how automation and artificial intelligence will shape the human society in the near future.
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Ramadan celebrations at Hazrat Nizamuddin Aulia Dargah
May 27, 2019
As the ninth month of the Islamic calendar sets in, Muslims around the world celebrate Ramadan, the month when the Qur'an (holy book of Muslims) was first revealed to the Prophet Muhammad.
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Agenda for Modi 2.0
May 24, 2019
An important message was lost in the cacophony of support and ridicule that followed Modi’s surprise visit to the Himalayas last week.
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Modi magic wave II
May 24, 2019
Turning the 17th general election into a virtual referendum on himself and his rule, Prime Minister Narendrabhai Damodardas Modi retained his magic to establish majority for the ruling party and completely decimate a divided grand alliance against him.
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Universal Basic Income
May 23, 2019
Universal basic income (UBI) has faced a lot of criticism, notably from businesses and the political right wing. But it must continue and reach more people across the world.
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India US trade dispute
May 18, 2019
Even while he negotiates a deal with China, the US President Donald Trump has turned his attention to India. New Delhi would do well to stand its ground and rebuff any threats.
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The failing state of health care in India
May 17, 2019
Ahead of the final phase of polling for the 2019 general elections, matters like healthcare have taken a back seat. Not much seems to be done or said about the failing healthcare sector, as can be seen in various reports.
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Indian artists at Venice Biennale 2019
May 16, 2019
India is back at the Venice Biennale with its second-ever pavilion after a hiatus of eight years and also has three artists participating in the main exhibition.
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WTO: An existential battle
May 15, 2019
As countries chart their own path, violating global trade rules with impunity, the World Trade Organisation (WTO) is more vulnerable than ever. But for the smaller developing nations, WTO is the sole recourse in a lawless world.
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Saudi Arabia launches programme to boost tourism
May 15, 2019
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is investing in its tourism sector to cater to its increasing flow of tourists, most of whom are travelling to the kingdom for religious reasons. The kingdom has already shifted gears for this Ramadan season, with escalated security and engaging activi...
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It’s time for the Cannes Film Festival 2019
May 14, 2019
The largest producer of films in the world, India, has a rather meagre representation at the prestigious Festival de Cannes with no official screenings on the charts. Even the government’s own participation is slim due to the general elections.
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‘A Modi-fied Code of Conduct for BJP’
April 29, 2019
Has the Election Commission of India, supposed to ensure free and fair elections, failed to do its job. The opposition Congress party has approached the Supreme Court, alleging the poll body was turning a blind eye to complaints against Shah and Modi.
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